This is what I call a standard reply by those who have no real comprehension
of God's word and usually after they have disagreed with us on some point of
scripture. It's like a 'code phrase' which tells me they are happy with what
they believe regardless of what I or the bible have to say; and that they are
not willing to discuss the subject any farther.

I wonder however, if they realize the seriousness of the accusations with which
they have charged God. By holding such views they have accused God of at least
two things: 1) giving us a book (the bible) we all can't understand the same,
thereby defeating his purpose of teaching us about him and the way to eternal
life, 2) giving us a book he knew we couldn't all understand and then holding
us accountable for not obeying its teachings. If he couldn't give us a book
we all could understand, then he is not the all knowing God his book claims.
If he could but didn't, then he is not the loving God he claims to be. Either
way, I would not want to face God in the judgment after making such outlandish
and unfounded accusations.

When people disagree there are only three possibilities: 1) either I am right
and you are wrong, 2) you are right and I am wrong, 3) or we are both wrong!
We both can't be correct and differ at the same time. To arrive at more than
one conflicting solution indicates a problem, not with the scriptures, but with
those interpreting them. God's commandments can have only one meaning in one
place therefore, there can be only one correct way to understand them. These
commandments are not subject to change or to the whims of man, so we either
understand them or we don't.

So why do we have all kinds of different interpretations of the same scriptures?
There are several possibilities: A) Improper hermeneutics, A failure to properly
follow correct procedure in studying a subject. B) Traditions, many simply follow
what they have been taught or what has always been practiced by them or their
peers, assuming it to be correct. C) A failure to compare what their church
teaches with what the scriptures teach. A very basic fact often overlooked is,
if you practice something you must be able to give book, chapter and verse for
such practices. Most however, base their teachings on what some man or group
of men have told them is true. Creeds written by them or anyone have no scriptural
authority and should not be followed under any circumstances.

Given the fact there is an estimated three thousand different denominations
in this country alone, each teaching slightly different things on the same subject,
should make one at least a little suspicious. They also fail to realize each
person has a responsibility to study and determine the truth for themselves.
Placing your soul in the hands of someone else is not only foolish but could
cost you eternal life with God.

Finally, if we can't all understand our bible alike, the book itself is meaningless
and the instructions given are without significance and no one may know how
to find salvation.